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SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 18 November 2025
Salary: £95 to £110 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 December 2025
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Company: senploy
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 194790

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Summary

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Secondary SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated Alternative Education Provision in Bury.

If you are naturally engaging, passionate about supporting young people, and motivated by making a meaningful difference, this could be the ideal role for you.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity starting asap, with strong potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.

Position: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Setting: Secondary Alternative Education Provision, Bury
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Long-term, with the possibility of permanent employment
Pay: £95-£110 per day (DOE) for the first 12 weeks; equal pay to permanent staff from week 13
Payroll: Paid via PAYE through Now Education (no umbrella companies)
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Provide in-class support to students with SEMH needs, Autism, and challenging behaviours


Provide in-class support to students with SEMH needs, Autism, and challenging behaviours
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Build positive, trusting relationships through patience, empathy, and consistency


Build positive, trusting relationships through patience, empathy, and consistency
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Identify behavioural triggers and apply proactive and de-escalation strategies


Identify behavioural triggers and apply proactive and de-escalation strategies
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Break down instructions and learning tasks to make content accessible


Break down instructions and learning tasks to make content accessible
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Offer targeted support to individual pupils or small groups as needed


Offer targeted support to individual pupils or small groups as needed
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Encourage resilience, engagement, and independence


Encourage resilience, engagement, and independence
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Collaborate effectively with teachers, support staff, parents, and external professionals


Collaborate effectively with teachers, support staff, parents, and external professionals
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Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment


Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
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A rewarding opportunity to support young people educated outside mainstream settings


A rewarding opportunity to support young people educated outside mainstream settings
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A hands-on role within a flexible and creative provision delivering personalised support


A hands-on role within a flexible and creative provision delivering personalised support
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A values-led team who prioritise empathy, relationships, and wellbeing


A values-led team who prioritise empathy, relationships, and wellbeing
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A supportive leadership team committed to professional development


A supportive leadership team committed to professional development
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A positive workplace culture rooted in collaboration and inclusion


A positive workplace culture rooted in collaboration and inclusion
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Convenient location with strong community connections


Convenient location with strong community connections
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Strong likelihood of a permanent contract after 12 weeks


Strong likelihood of a permanent contract after 12 weeks
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Competitive pay and fair working conditions


Competitive pay and fair working conditions
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Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant with extensive local experience


Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant with extensive local experience
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Access to professional development and skill-building opportunities


Access to professional development and skill-building opportunities
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A stable, inclusive, and enjoyable working environment


A stable, inclusive, and enjoyable working environment
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The chance to make a tangible difference to pupils who benefit greatly from consistent support


The chance to make a tangible difference to pupils who benefit greatly from consistent support
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A CV covering at least 10 years of work and education history


A CV covering at least 10 years of work and education history
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Right to Work in the UK and proof of address


Right to Work in the UK and proof of address
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)


Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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References covering the last two years


References covering the last two years
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Overseas Police Check (if applicable)


Overseas Police Check (if applicable)
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Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour or SEMH needs


Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour or SEMH needs

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a role that offers both purpose and professional growth, we encourage you to apply today.

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